Initial situation:
- German Tier-2 supplier entered insolvency, risking supply chain disruption.
- Four German production sites (injection molding, painting, assembly) no longer economically viable.
- Acquisition by Polish investor required complete operational transfer abroad to stabilize business.
Our approach:
- Developed restructuring and relocation plan, covering 630 tools, 65 injection molding machines, 2 paint lines, 26 assembly lines.
- Negotiated with workers’ councils, legal advisors, and customers on plant closures and transition volumes.
- Managed knowledge transfer: training Polish teams, preparing process documentation, and ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinated dismantling, transport, installation, and ramp-up at Polish sites.
- Oversaw PPAP approvals and transition to serial production.
Results:
- 100% successful relocation and phase-out of German sites within 1.5 years.
- Seamless production ramp-up in Poland, securing delivery to major Tier-1 and OEM customers.
- Zero production interruptions despite full-scale cross-border relocation.
Conclusion:
From crisis to stability – delivering a complete turnaround through restructuring, relocation, and industrial ramp-up.
